Pictorial display of my trip to Haiti and the relationship that has blossomed into a mission for the children of Haiti.

Produced by Alex Joseph

Director of Education

I am Benoit Jonel. I was born in a modest Christian family of three children at St. Michael-de-I'Aattalaye in the department of Artibonite. Very soon after I was born, at 13 months of age, my father left for eternity. My brother and my sister, who are twins, were sent to an orphanage and I stayed--sometimes I lived with my grandmother, sometimes my uncle, and sometimes my mother. Being born in the church, I became a Christian at a very young age. The Lord Jesus in his love and in his grace filled me. On the other hand, the absence of my father was not impacting my life. What I am today has nothing to do with an orphan of a father and a poor mother. God has done amazing things in my personal life and in my family. This is why I place myself at his disposal, in order to please him throughout my existence 

Co-founder/Consultant/Secretary 

Hello, my name is Jim Mitchell. My story starts as a child with two brothers and a sister. My parents were two of the most loving people who gave unconditional love to all of their children. They were both teachers and I can remember my dad saying to treat others as you want them to treat you and help your fellow man. These values have stuck with me as I worked in the career of special education assisting individuals in becoming functioning citizens within their community. During my career, I met a fellow coworker who gave me a prayer - The Prayer of Jabez. She said that it was a very simple yet powerful prayer. After saying the prayer, I add my own special prayer to God. Each time I said the prayer, my request was answered. Upon asking the Lord how I could thank him, he said to tell everyone you meet about this prayer and how it has impacted your life. In November of 2020, I asked God for a purpose in 2021. The very next day, I received a friend request from Pastor Betany from the church of Bethany Tabernacle de Louage in Port-Au-Price, Haiti. We spent some time getting to know each other and started a Go-Fund Me account to purchase a keyboard for his church and a wheelchair for a gentleman who had a hereditary condition that left him without his lower legs and feet. With the gracious assistance from my church - Autumn Ridge Church of Rochester, Minnesota, I was able to fly to Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, where I learned their culture, their relationship with God, their extreme need for assistance. My two-week trip was absolutely amazing and definitely a game changer in my life. I am not the person I used to be. I encourage you to get involved with our mission in whatever capacity you are able. We need both volunteers and donations. We appreciate your generosity.